Pre-Biological Sciences
Normandale offers coursework typically required for majors in biology; biochemistry; ecology, evolution and behavior; genetics and cell biology; microbiology; neuroscience; and plant biology. All of these majors typically require the following core courses:
BIOL 1105 General Biology: Cells to Organisms
BIOL 1106 General Biology: Ecology and Evolution
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry 2
CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry 2
MATH 1510 Calculus 1
MATH 1520 Calculus 2
PHYS 1121 Physics with Calculus 1
PHYS 1122 Physics with Calculus 2
- Begin specific liberal arts classes for the intended transfer institution or complete the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and/or complete the Associate in Arts degree.
- Consult the current transfer guide in the Mehandra Nath Career Academic and Planning Center
The Associate in Arts Degree with Emphasis in Bioscience
The Associate in Arts Degree with Emphasis in Bioscience gives students a direction for entry into the bioscience field. Students would be on track for a biology major if deciding to transfer to a four-year institution.
Required courses: (22 cr)BIOL 1105 General Biology: Cells to Organisms
BIOL 1106 General Biology: Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 2204 Microbiology
CHEM 1061 Principles of Chemistry 1
CHEM 1062 Principles of Chemistry 2
Elective courses:
BIOL 2205 Genetics
CHEM 2061 Organic Chemistry 1
CHEM 2062 Organic Chemistry 2
Courses recommended for General Education and Liberal Arts students:
Laboratory (2-3 hour/week lab component)
BIOL 1101 Introduction to Human Genetics
BIOL 1102 Human Biology
BIOL 1103 Introduction to Emerging Diseases
BIOL 1104 Minnesota Natural History and Field Biology
Non-laboratory
BIOL 1110 Environmental Biology
BIOL 1125 Biology of Women
Laboratory or Non-laboratory - check each semester course schedule.
BIOL 1900 Topics in Biology
BIOL 2900 Topics in Biology
Curriculum
Courses available in this department:
BIOL 1101 Introduction to Human Genetics
BIOL 1102 Human Biology
BIOL 1103 Introduction to Emerging Diseases
BIOL 1104 Minnesota Natural History and Field Biology
BIOL 1105 General Biology: Cells to Organisms
BIOL 1106 General Biology: Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 1110 Environmental Biology
BIOL 1125 Biology of Women
BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy
BIOL 1142 Human Physiology
BIOL 1900 Topics in Biology
BIOL 2202 Zoology
BIOL 2203 Botany
BIOL 2204 Microbiology
BIOL 2205 Genetics
BIOL 2900 Topics in Biology
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Department Admin
Dean: Tina Wade, Dean of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Education
Dean's Assistant: Joan Fosnow
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Lisa Brager, CLA - 952\487-7110
Mary Engelhard, CLA - 952\487-7110
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Biology department is to provide a high-quality educational experience in the biological sciences to students in a traditional community college setting. The department serves the College and students by offering courses that satisfy requirements for general education, allied health and pre-professional transfer programs. Biology instructors are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship.
A variety of laboratory/field experiences are provided for students in the Biology Learning Center (BLC). Hours listed for individual courses reflect the recommended minimum time students spend per week on individual work in the BLC or on field trips.
